tethering

How to turn your Windows 10 PC into a wireless hotspot

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to use Netsh to configure wireless Hosted Network in Windows 10 to turn your computer into a wireless hotspot.

How to share your Windows Phone's internet - whether or not your carrier wants you to

Internet can almost be called the lifeblood of our society; if the internet goes down or our phones lose signal, it is like a part of us dies. Whether you view the aforementioned statement as a glum view of today’s society or an undoubtable truth – we are going to make sure you get internet onto your tablet or PC as long as you have a Windows Phone by your side. We are going to dive...

How do you connect your Windows tablet to the internet?

Earlier today we reported that the Surface 2 with LTE has begun to arrive at select Microsoft Stores for an impending launch.  The Surface 2 with LTE shipments are starting to arrive at Stores in order to build up inventory for an imminent launch. Here in the United States the Surface 2 with LTE will work on AT&T’s network, while abroad you’ll be using Vodafone. The option to hop to...

Skype Premium users get free Wi-Fi for the month of August

If you are enjoying Skype Premium, your happiness with the service is about to improve. This week the folks at Skype have introduced Free Wi-Fi for premium subscribers. The service will only be free throughout the month of August, but – free is free! Instead of shelling out a ridiculous amount of money to jump on a Wi-Fi hotspot at an airport or train station, you can simply use Skype’...

AT&T expands Internet Sharing guests for Windows Phones

One handy feature on our Windows Phone devices is Internet Sharing. It allows you to share your cellular data connection over Wi-fi with other devices (laptop, tablet, etc.). The bad thing is that carriers usually charge you for this service or limit the number of devices that can be tethered (which make no sense seeing that it's your data). We've been tipped that AT&T has made a...

Tethering delayed for Samsung Italy's Omnia W

Earlier this year, Samsung Italy announced that the Samsung Omnia W would receive Wi-Fi tethering capability with the Windows Phone 7.8 update. Well... that didn't happen. Samsung Italy sites that the Windows Phone 7.8 update was issued directly from Microsoft and for whatever reason, the tethering feature didn't make the cut.  That's the bad news. The good news is that Samsung Italy is...

Trouble with Internet Sharing on Win Phone? Try out this DIY solution

With the latest versions of Windows Phone consumers are able to make use of Internet Sharing, depending on carrier, device capabilities and allowance. But what if it doesn't work as planned? Many have encountered issues when attempting to connect to the Internet via a Windows Phone. Devices are able to view and connect to the new access point created by the smartphone, but Internet...

Orange UK rolling out updates for Lumia 800

We've been informed by a reader that Orange UK is currently rolling out a number of updates, including 8112, for the Lumia 800 Windows Phone. Included in this update is Internet tethering support, which has been absent from the device since launch late last year.  This follows the 8107 software update, which the UK carrier released back in March. 8112 is also the build that was being...

Hands on with Windows Phone Tango and the Nokia Lumia 710

A lot of hay has been made over Windows Phone "Tango" aka CR3/build 8773 of Microsoft's mobile OS. The update contains a lot of minor things and is mostly focused on compatibility with 256MB devices for emerging markets and low-cost Windows Phones. Nokia is hard at work with updating their ROMs for all Lumia phones and in fact if you use Navifirm to check, the Lumia 710 and 800 are...

Latest Tango ROM for Nokia Lumia 710 has internet sharing on-board

We've reported twice on Nokia getting ready to serve up some Tango ROM updates along with new firmware for the Lumia 710. First was a planned update for China and it was followed by an update for the carrier Proximus in Belgium. Both ROMs contained  OS 8773 which is known as Windows Phone Consumer Refresh 3 (CR3) or just "Tango" and will have either 12111 or 12120 firmware on board to...

Nokia working on new Lumia 800 firmware, with possible tethering functionality?

We've previously reported on how the Lumia 710 and 800 do not support Internet Sharing, but the 610 and 900 do. It's a slight pain that has separated Lumia Windows Phone owners. Thankfully Nokia has confirmed that tethering will be available on both the Lumia 710 and 800 in a future firmware update - something we're currently on the lookout for. The folks from Plaffo are reporting that...

More Tango ROMs headed for the Lumia 710 including Europe

Just yesterday we reported that China was destined for some Tango ROM goodness for the Nokia Lumia 710. This was verified by peeking in on Nokia's own servers where they like to toss up the ROMs before they're pushed out (yet another reason to like the company, we suppose). Tonight, with a quick cache refresh of our NaviFirm software we were able to seen yet another Tango ROM show up,...

Internet Sharing spotted in the wild on the Lumia 800

The Lumia 800 (as well as the Lumia 710) is expected to receive a firmware update sometime soon to enable WiFi tethering on the handset, a feature that was introduced in the Windows Phone "Mango" update. We previously reported that Plaffo has confirmed a tethering update is on the way and all Lumia handset owners will be able to utilize the Internet sharing functionality - dependent on...

Tethering update confirmed for Nokia Lumia Windows Phones

Nokia Lumia handsets are all set sport WiFi tethering with an imminent update, according to a report by Plaffo. We previously touched on the lack of tethering support found with the Lumia 710 and 800, and an FAQ article for the Lumia 900 stated the two handsets should be receiving an update in the near future to activate said feature. The Lumia 610 and 900 both reportedly support...

Tethering to launch with Lumia 610, 900; Coming soon for 710 and panorama for 800

In a Lumia 900 FAQ we recently covered, Nokia has confirmed that the WiFi hotspot / tethering feature will be present on the Lumia 610 and 900 Windows Phones at launch. As for the 710 and 800, which are currently missing this highly desired functionality, we'll likely see an update in the future to activate it. It's pleasing to know that it's actually on the way for owners. "Q: When...

Telstra rolling out update featuring Internet sharing

It appears that Telstra is rolling out the Windows Phone tethering update, and has enabled Internet sharing for customers, following Vodafone AU. We've received multiple reports from readers (some using the HTC Mozart - new FW version: 2250.21.510002.841) that they've successfully updated. It's good to see the Australian carrier still keeping up with updates. Should you be on the...

Vodafone AU approves HTC Internet Sharing update, roll-out soon

Good news for those on Vodafone in Australia: the carrier has approved the HTC update that will enable WiFi internet sharing on the 7 Trophy, this just weeks after announcing that they were testing it: Windows Phone 7.10.7720.68 Maintenance Release MCR1 (Internet Sharing Update) Vodafone has granted technical approval of a new maintenance release. Roll-out will begin soon; keep an...

Updates out for HTC HD7, Mozart and Samsung Focus, bringing tethering to many

DFT releases version 2 of their Freedom ROM, brings tethering to all

For those who are into the whole custom ROM scene--a small but dedicated crowd--you'll be excited to know that DFT have finally released their v2 of their Freedom ROM. We reported back in October that this was in the works and Dark Forces Team has come through, as usual. This version has quite a few suprises on board including: Support for 20 languages Internet sharing for gen 1 HTC...

Vodafone AU to start testing tethering update soon

It would appear that Vodafone AU is waiting on HTC to provide them with the Internet Sharing (tethering) update for the Trophy to begin testing. The carrier was one of the first to announce they have completed testing Mango a few months back and are now keeping customers up-to-date with the latest features. Source: @Vodafone_AU, thanks Gary for the tip!